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Ready to live report for the economic development committee meeting about to begin - The EDC Agenda and released documents ->
franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #edc1116

First item on agenda another set of lot line cleanups #edc1116 left map is today, right map is proposal to move lots within 1 zone rather than having them straddle 2 zones

Frongillo remote, other EDC members present plus the other 3 members of the steering committee for the second part of the discussion ( Hunchard, Wierling, & Rondeau) #edc1116

Discussion on the clean up of the lot lines has been a long process with more to be done. #edc1116 motion to move to Town Council for consideration, second, passes 4-0 via roll call

Next up: Discussion: Zoning
a. Multifamily Housing Density
b. Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw #edc1116 Chair Hamblen outlines the process for the zoning changes an outcome of the Franklin For All project, this group will recommend to Council, Council to planning board and back to ...

Council so there is time for additional comments and hearings for adjustments to the proposals if necessary. Jane Hellen adds on the inclusionary bylaw we (Franklin) only one of the neighboring communities that doesn't have this. #edc1116 proposal allows flexible approach...

To address density of development
#edc1116 zoning table shows the proposed adjustments to what is allowed, permitted, etc to help with the appropriate approvals by Planning Board or ZBA

Frongillo a great step but doesn't get us closer to where we really want to be. By right is a help but the other aspects will still require special permits #edc1116 and per developers really make no difference. Setting size of multifamily housing is a base for the ...

Inclusionary zoning coming along with this proposal (assuming both go together) yes, the parking and other factors are not yet addressed #edc1116

Q How is the half mile calculated? A - As a crow flies. Hunchard with suggestion to use 2000 instead of 2700 to make it easier for a developer to build something they can make money on and allow the 10% affordable #edc1116

Cobi asking if the hindrance is really multifamily by right or is it the other related items, parking etc. #edc1116 this simpler and doesn't address all the items one might want. Does address housing density and limits around by right vs. special permit

The lot sizes downtown are so small it doesn't really help us get the right density. #edc1116 continue the discussion on Nov 30. Will get to the inclusionary zoning then. Thanks per Chair. Motion to adjourn, second, passes via roll call 7-0

That's all for this meeting. Town Council coming up at 7. Stay tuned

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